On July 21, 2025, a law enforcement officer stands near the entrance to the House of Representatives of the State Capitol in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Texas Senate Democrats were stuck for hours and tried to stop the establishment of a Congressional District Committee. This could add Republican seats during the midterm elections as lawmakers were convened in Austin for a special session on July 21st.
The Texas Senate ultimately voted 19-11 votes in favor of creating the committee after the marathon session on the first day of the 30-day special session.
